stolen base

== English == === Noun === stolen base (plural stolen bases) (baseball, softball) A play where a runner on any base runs to the next base, usually while the pitcher pitches to a batter. Such a runner is liable to be put out if tagged with the ball while not in contact with any base. ==== Synonyms ==== steal ==== Coordinate terms ==== caught stealing, when a runner is unsuccessful and is thrown out defensive indifference, when the runner is not credited with a stolen base because the team playing the field did not try to stop the steal === Further reading === See stolen base on WikipediaWikipedia for more detailed information. === Anagrams === oblateness